- Est. Median Value
- $659K
- Median Weekly Rent
- $360/wk
- Safety Score
- 91/100
- Green Space
- 22%
- Current Weather
- 9.8°C
- Median Age
- 49 yrs
~34 crimes/1k/yr
overcast clouds
Living in Paroa
Is Paroa a good place to live?
Paroa is home to roughly 1,065 people. On Suburb's overall livability scale, Paroa scores 55 out of 100, with a safety score of 91/100 and 22% green space.
Schools: Paroa has 5 schools in or near the suburb, spanning early-childhood through to secondary education. See the Schools tab below for the full list.
Housing: The estimated median value is around $659K, and weekly rent typically sits around $360.
Lifestyle: Paroa has cafés, shops and things to do nearby. The current temperature is 9.8°C. See the Weather tab for monthly averages.
Whether Paroa is right for you depends on what you’re looking for. Use the data and community tips below to decide if it suits your lifestyle, family and budget.
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Livability Breakdown
- Safety91
- Amenities20
- Schools72
- Housing Affordability57
- Green space73
- Community44
- Transport15
Property & Economics
- Est. Median Value
- $659K
- Median Weekly Rent
- $360/wk
- Median HH Income
- $98K/yr
- Pop. Growth (5yr)
- +4.7%
- Data Year
- 2023
Key Financial Indicators (NZD)
† Est. Median Value is suburb.co.nz's own estimate, modelled from available public data. We aim for accuracy, but where data is limited, estimates may be imprecise.
Nearby Suburbs
Schools & Enrolment Zones in Paroa
Schools in zone for Paroa
Children living in Paroa have a guaranteed right to enrol at these school, based on Ministry of Education home zones.
Karoro School
Full Primary · roll 170 · decile 8
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School Zone Checker
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Other nearby schools
Schools close to Paroa that you may be able to enrol at under open enrolment or by application (outside your home zone).
Paroa School (Greymouth)
Full Primary · roll 165 · decile 9 · 2.1 km away
Greymouth Main School
Full Primary · roll 183 · decile 6 · 3.3 km away
Greymouth High School
Secondary (Year 9-15) · roll 531 · decile 4 · 3.7 km away
Blaketown School
Full Primary · roll 88 · decile 2 · 4.6 km away
Explore Paroa
Things to do(1)
Garth Wilson Jade
Parks & green spaces
Parks and reserves for this area haven’t been catalogued yet.
Healthcare
Pharmacies and clinics for this area haven’t been catalogued yet.
Eat & Drink in Paroa
Places to eat & drink(1)
Paroa Restaurant & Bar
Tradies & Services in Paroa
Tradies & services(6)
B A Fahey Builders Ltd
Coast Hydraulic Services
Downes Tyres
E-Quip Engineering
Josh Wilkins Construction Ltd
Totalspan Steel Buildings
Shops in Paroa
Shops(2)
Flowers by Phoebe
Paroa Produce
Stay in Paroa
Places to stay(3)
Paroa Hotel
Greymouth KIWI Holiday Park and Motels
Charles Court Motel
Paroa Weather
Current conditions: 9.8°C, overcast clouds
| Month | High (°C) | Low (°C) | Rainfall (mm/day) | Sunshine (hrs/day) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ☀️ Jan | 21.19 | 13.6 | 8.14 | 11.25 |
| ☀️ Feb | 19.83 | 12.46 | 5.39 | 10.54 |
| 🍂 Mar | 17.34 | 10.52 | 9.14 | 8.82 |
| 🍂 Apr | 16.61 | 9.42 | 7.47 | 7.12 |
| 🍂 May | 14.31 | 7.57 | 9.52 | 5.42 |
| ❄️ Jun | 12.85 | 6.05 | 6.84 | 6.31 |
| ❄️ Jul | 11.88 | 5.01 | 4.55 | 6.51 |
| ❄️ Aug | 11.97 | 4.64 | 10.12 | 7.06 |
| 🌸 Sep | 13.71 | 7.36 | 10.93 | 7.51 |
| 🌸 Oct | 14.59 | 7.64 | 9.98 | 8.7 |
| 🌸 Nov | 16.19 | 9.24 | 8.01 | 8.86 |
| ☀️ Dec | 18.7 | 12.45 | 9.21 | 9.35 |
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